Nov to Feb is cooler, but it was at around low 90s when we were there. If you go, avoid Chinese New Year week. Hotels get much cheaper two weeks after, some drop to 50%. I think the raining season is March and April, you may want to do a Google search. I was told Oct. n Nov. is a good time to go BKk.
What a fun trip, Amy. I just have to ask… did it smell? 😉 I was there 6 or 7 years ago. My sister and I decided to skip the ride, because it was very hot when we were there. Looking at your photos, I wonder if we had made a mistake.
Have a wonderful day.
So glad to hear you had been there, Helen. I was encouraged to take the trip by my sweet brother who also made some arrangements for us. No smell at all, they keep these elephants and the area very clean, see the ground of the last photo. 🙂
I was concerned about the treatment. I noticed that these elephants were in a large, but very clean field, well fed; they also get bath and shower; and mother elephants was with their young kids and with other elephant (they are not isolated at all). The ride was very short, especially around the garden. They also alternate the elephants for giving a ride. I thought they were better treated than the horses that I have seen here.
Thank you, Sue! See my answer to Sue T’s question above. Unlike dog racing and horse rides, these elephants take a very short ride. They also get a break (thru alternating the ride) in a clean, nice shady place as a group.
Good morning, Amy!
Didn’t you get seasick up there? 😉
Thanks for the fantastic pictures, and have a wonderful day,
Pit
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Hi Pit, Good morning to you, too. I didn’t feel seasick up there, I guess I was really excited, Thank you for your compliment! 🙂
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This looks so fun!
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I had a fun ride! Thank you for visiting!
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Now that would be something.
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Quite an experience. 🙂 Thank you for visiting, Mary!
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What a fun post, Amy! I would love to feed a banana to an elephant, but I might be a wee bit scared!
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Thank you for visiting, Rusha! Not many people feel comfortable to feed them, they constantly eat. 🙂
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They are such beautiful creatures, Amy, and you got some wonderful close ups! Thanks so much for sharing with me 🙂 🙂
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Thank you, Jo. The elephant did the walk. 🙂
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Easier with 4 legs! 🙂
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Yea 🙂 With his help, we got to see the jungle. 🙂
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This looks like so much fun and I love those smiling faces of the elephants :o)
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They can be very responsive by use their trunk and sometimes making noises. I also had fun watching them. 😄
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:o) xxx
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Great pictures Amy! Is this the best season to visit Bangkok? In case if we plan a trip I should know 🙂
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Nov to Feb is cooler, but it was at around low 90s when we were there. If you go, avoid Chinese New Year week. Hotels get much cheaper two weeks after, some drop to 50%. I think the raining season is March and April, you may want to do a Google search. I was told Oct. n Nov. is a good time to go BKk.
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Thank you for such quick reply Amy and for great tips.
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Glad you asked. We booked our day trips through the hotel. But I may book via online next time and go with the group.
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What a fun trip, Amy. I just have to ask… did it smell? 😉 I was there 6 or 7 years ago. My sister and I decided to skip the ride, because it was very hot when we were there. Looking at your photos, I wonder if we had made a mistake.
Have a wonderful day.
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So glad to hear you had been there, Helen. I was encouraged to take the trip by my sweet brother who also made some arrangements for us. No smell at all, they keep these elephants and the area very clean, see the ground of the last photo. 🙂
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I love elephants, how wonderful to be able to do that Amy.
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It was … I’m so glad we did. Thank you for visiting, Jude!
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Wow! Riding high! ☺️
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Pretty cool! 😄
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Awww, banana! That is one hungry elephant. It sounds like a great ride you had. Sure you had a good view 😎 Lovely photos too 😊
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They need 300 pd food a day, you can imagine they eat all day long. 😄
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Were they well cared for Amy. I do worry about their treatment. It upsets me so.
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I was concerned about the treatment. I noticed that these elephants were in a large, but very clean field, well fed; they also get bath and shower; and mother elephants was with their young kids and with other elephant (they are not isolated at all). The ride was very short, especially around the garden. They also alternate the elephants for giving a ride. I thought they were better treated than the horses that I have seen here.
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How lovely Amy. And thank You so much for the comprehensive reply. That has made me feel so much better.
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Glad you asked. Besides, unlike horse ride and dog racing, they only provide 20 min ride. 🙂
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Must have been an amazing experience Amy. Hoping you found the animals to being treated well.
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Thank you, Sue! See my answer to Sue T’s question above. Unlike dog racing and horse rides, these elephants take a very short ride. They also get a break (thru alternating the ride) in a clean, nice shady place as a group.
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They are gentle creatures. It must be to ride them. 😊
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I agree, Valentina! 🙂
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Hi Amy, I just noticed part of my phrase was missing, well, you know what I meant. I went on a camel in Morocco, never on an elephant.
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‘D love to ride on a camel! 😍
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Amy, camel’s shin is like a rasp, one must have a blanket over its back. 😀😀
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😅 🙂
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do they sway!! Great pics and what an adventure!
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If they sway, I didn’t feel it. It was a very short ride. Thank you, Cybele!
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They are such delightful animals, Amy, and you got some great close ups! Much appreciated such a great amount for offering to me..
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Thank you for visiting and commenting!
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It looks like paradisiac and really fabulous 😉
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Thank you so much, Christian! 🙂
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The elephant ride looks fun, we didn’t go on this one!
A very happy Valentine’s Day to you too!!☺☺
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It was a new experience even it was a short ride. 🙂 Thank you, Mith! 💖
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❤❤
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Like being a child again. A fun ride. Hope you enjoyed it, Amy. 🙂
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It was a nice surprise when the elephant was stepping into the water then walking through the lake.
Happy to see you, Dragon!
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Amazing Amy. Wow.
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